Plot

'Closer to Bottom' is the story of Adrian (Orion Landa) and Rafael (Brian Villalobos), two brothers who deal with the loss of their father in vastly different ways. When Adrian's love interest Rosa (Jeannie Carter Cruz) shows affection in his good-for-nothing brother, the tension is more than Adrian can take.—Alex Avila

CLOSER TO BOTTOM is a dramatic coming of age story. Two brothers, Adrian and Rafael, experience grief with the loss of their father in vastly different ways. And when they both fall for the same girl, the tension is more than one of them can handle. Dealing with grief, coming to terms with life, and acceptance are among the universal themes.